How-To Be Bold In The Face Of Change & Uncertainty

How can you be bold in the face of change & uncertainty? How can you still take risks, be courageous and confident in all that you do when nothing is certain? Is it even possible to move forward with your head held high?

What does “being bold” mean to you? Do you consider yourself “bold” on a day-to-day basis or is it something that doesn’t cross your mind much? I know I’m not the only one who wants to take risks, be confident, and standout as the individual I am. Let’s be real. It isn’t always the easiest thing to do. To “be bold“. When our lives are full of change and uncertainty, we don’t always know how to keep our confidence and unflanged bravery in the front of our minds.

Even though it’s scary, the only way we grow and keep progressing is when we stay bold and fearless in our lives. As a new school year is about to begin in a few weeks, year 3 of college for me, changes and uncertainty are not going to be lacking. Changing schools and changing majors, not really sure how anything will play out this year, I really need to remind myself to stay bold and courageous no matter what is thrown my way. I think we all could use reminders to keeping our bold selves alive and well. We can forget and just fall into a routine of “safety”, doing only what we know, not branching out, not taking risks, letting any fears we have, win or at least keep a cover over our bold spirit inside.

Take one action every day. Even when life seems so uncertain and anything could happen each day you wake-up, just continue to take one action, no matter how small. Whether it be a task on your to-do list or a small step toward on of your goals, if you just do one forward-moving action, you will have made at least one bold accomplishment that day.

Say yes (when you can). It’s important to learn and say “no”, to not over burden yourself, but by saying “yes” when we can, we open ourselves up to new experiences we may never have had otherwise. We may come away so happy, feeling so confident, proud, and glad we have now learned or done something new.

Stand up for your values and beliefs. I feel so passionately about this. I am not one to let my values be degraded or undermined. This is an area where I am always “bold”. I will never do something I don’t believe is right, I won’t do something just to appease another. I stay bold in my convictions and that makes me, me.

Let fear be your motivator. This one may be the hardest. When we’re scared, when we don’t know what will happen, when we just want to do what feels comfortable, all our boldness is stripped away and stolen by that fear. Instead, when we feel fear creeping into our bodies and minds, let that be the driving force telling you that NOW is the time to do the exact thing or experience the exact thing that is causing us fear. Let that anxiety and fear be the adrenaline that propels you forward to crush that fear. I bet that once you do, you’ll end up laughing (or at least being in awe) at how much easier it was than you thought!

Start your day in a BOLD way. If you’ve been a Strength and Sunshine reader for a while now, you know how much I love and cherish my mornings. My favorite time of day is the morning and the routine I’ve crafted over the years. Your morning routine can make or break your day by either giving you the bold energy to concur the world, or suffocate all that boldness before you even step out the door. If you’re rushing, sleep past your alarm, allow no time to savour a few moments to yourself before the daily grind, you may not make it past noon. Plus, when you find a morning routine that works for you, it creates certainty in your day so you can save that boldness for the uncertainty to come. One way I make sure I keep my bold attitude ready to concur any change is my morning coffee.

The rich, smooth, and BOLD taste of Dunkin’ Dark® is exactly what I need to boost my bold up a few notches. Depending on how much I need I can either brew a large pot or simply pop in a Rainforest Alliance Certified™ K-Cup®. I always choose dark roasts and drink my coffee black with a hint of stevia. It’s a part of my morning routine that I look forward to the most and always sets my day up to be a success no matter what uncertainties or changes are bound to happen that day. My bold switch gets turned on and I have the confidence and courage to go through the day with my head held high.

While I remind myself of these 5 steps going into the new school year, I hope you’ll try them too and not let any scary changes or uncertainties in your life tamp down your boldness. You can pick up some Dunkin’ Dark® at any grocery store nationwide or dunkinathome.com, to give yourself that guaranteed extra bold boost! Now, will you be bold with me?

The quiet stillness of the morning is my favorite time of the day too. I can’t bear the thought of not accomplishing something, anything every day. I learned a long time ago that change is evident and usually good.Shirley Wood recently posted…Crockpot Zesty Italian Leg Quarters & Menu Plan #20

Good for you. There are times in life when it’s nice to have a routine, and to recharge during this time. I’m not a huge fan of change, but when it comes I need to recognize that it’s time and that I need to stretch and grow. Sometimes it’s scary, but you need to stand and be bold. Good luck to you this year, I know you are accomplishing much! Keep at it!

HI Rebecca,
What wonderful tips to live by ! I wish I could say I live by them all but truthfully I don’t everyday – I try but there are times I fail to do the right thing. Pinned & tweeted!Marla recently posted…Real Food Fridays #153 – The Healthy Natural Life

im trying to make some changes at the moment, and when i feel scared or overwhelmed I try to break it down into small steps, so it doesnt seem like such a big deal. love the idea of fear being your motivator.

This is such an empowering post Rebecca! I’ve been learning how to find with the right amount of boldness all my life and I still feel like I’m in the beginning. In fact, I’m currently learning to say “no” a lot more. Saying yes is great for new opportunities but I seems to have the tendency to be a people pleaser and take on way too muchLucie recently posted…Healthy Bounty Bars (Vegan & No-Bake)

These are great tips! Being bold on a daily basis is something we sometimes forget is possible. But, especially when faced with something new or different, it’s important to tap into your boldness and carry forth! 🙂

Change and uncertainty can definitely be unsettling, but you’re gonna be awesomeeee. <3 I'm so glad there'll be another familiar face in this town! (This brings my total of "people I know outside of the hospital" to 5! :O!!!) I tend to just throw myself into the situation and do the best I can. Not entirely sure how well that's been really working but…at least I'm still standing for the time being? 😛

Great post! I need to learn to say no in the ER. ._. Looking forward to future coffee dates! 😛

All the change you have every day, you KNOW how to adapt and you are doing so awesome on your crazy journey! (I’m very proud of you 😉 )
It will be good if we can hang out and decompress together!! Coffee dates to the max!

My last semester of college before graduation will also be full of big changes for me – mainly because my parents moved to Colorado Springs and will no longer be a mere 45 minutes away. It won’t be easy, but it will definitely help me grow! What is your new school and major? Congrats on making it to year three! 🙂Casey the College Celiac recently posted…When Doing Nothing is Everything You Need

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Hey friends! I’m Rebecca a healthy gluten-free & allergy-friendly food blogger, Celiac advocate, yogi, and college student! I have a strong passion for finding the beauty and happiness in life no matter what hurdles it throws at you. To me happiness is sunshine, stepping onto my yellow yoga mat, waking up at 4 am, mugs of hot tea or black coffee, and of course cooking up delicious, nutritious food!